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2023 AMM - Upstate Christmas Weekend Information (Dec 1st - 3rd 2023) |
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Light Show | Sunday Breakfast | Silent Auction |
We are super excited to announce the details of this years Christmas Party Weekend. Not only are we joining up with our great friends at Upstate MINIs, but were changing venues to the Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge |
PLEASE note that you will still need to sign up for each event on the AMM Website |
HOST HOTEL: The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge | ||
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. Located in the “Enchanted Valley” of North Georgia, our beautiful lakefront property offers magnificent views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Chatuge. From the double side fireplace in the lobby to the nightly smores with the lakefront views, there's no better atmosphere for our first joint AMM and Upstate Christmas Dinner. | ||
Room Rate: $110 (plus taxes and resort fee) and includes breakfast |
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To Reserve your room: Call the Front Desk at 706-896-2262 . Our Block code is APPX2023 Room discount expires November 1st, 2023 (based on availability) | ||
Hotel Information: |
The Ridges Resort |
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Breakfast is served from 7am - 11am in the Oak's Lakeside Kitchen |
Ridges Outdoor Firepit by Lake |
Main Lobby |
Red Banks Room |
FRIDAY (Dec. 1st 2023): |
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If you are coming in early, please join us for a private light show at the Rollins Planetarium before we head out for our group dinner. This unique show features a state-of-the-art GOTO Chronos Space Simulator star projector with a full-dome digital projection system with comfortable seating for 104 under a 40-foot-diameter dome. Our Feature Presentation will be "Explore" a beautifully visualized trip through the history of astronomy, This show explores the story of humanity's fascination with the stars—from ancient stargazers to the breakthrough discoveries of scientists like Johannes Kepler It presents a compelling story of skygazing, scientific discovery, and the wonders of exploration—past, present, and future. |
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We'll leave the Ridges at 4:30pm. This will be a $6 prepay. Please use link below to sign up | ||
Rollins Planetarium |
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Rollins Planetarium Website | ||
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ON THE AMM WEBSITE |
FRIDAY NIGHT(Dec. 1st 2023): |
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If you are coming in early, please join us for a our Pre-Party Dinner at Marina Station on Lake Chatuge for awesome food and great company to kick off the Christmas Party Weekend. |
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Marina Station at Lake Chatuge |
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Marina Station on Lake Chatuge | Menu Link | ||||
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ON THE AMM WEBSITE |
SATURDAY Lunch Run and Tour (Dec. 2nd 2023): Hardman Farm and Historic Site Lunch |
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After departing the Ridges, we'll motor down to Helen GA for a group lunch at LaCabana restaurant in Helen Georiga. After lunch we'll motor a few miles to the Hardman Farm and Historic site where we'll have a private tour of the 5400 sq.ft. mansion built in 1870 and have the opportunity to visit their 19 out buildings before our group drive over Blood Mountain back to the Ridges Resort. |
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There will be a $11.50 prepay for the Hardman tour and lunch will be "pay on your own" | |||
La Cabana Restaurant |
Hardman Farm and Historic Site 143 GA-17 Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 706-878-1077 |
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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ON THE AMM WEBSITE |
SATURDAY EVENING (December 2nd 2023): Our Christmas Dinner | ||
This years dinner will be hosted in The Red Banks Room at the Ridges Resort | ||
This year we'll be having a Christmas Pajama theme (optional of course). So break out our best Christmas Pj's and have a chance to win a great price. Nothing risque please, we all don't need any counseling. |
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ILO of a Dirty Santa Exchange, we'll be collecting funds to help "Fanning County Empty Stocking Program" | ||
And of course we'll have a few fun games to wrap up the evening. | ||
Dinner Selection for the Night will be: |
House Salad with dressings | |
Chicken Piccata | ||
Grilled Beef Tender Cut with Mushroom Au Jus | ||
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes | ||
Seasonal Mix Vegetables | ||
Assorted Cake & Pies (Chef's Choice) | ||
Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Tea and Water | ||
Dinner Cost: Only $25.00 for the first 60 people. Dinner would normally be $32.50, but AMM and Upstate will be "buying down" the cost to $25.00 for the first 70 people that register. |
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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AND PREPAY ON THE AMM WEBSITE |
SUNDAY MORNING (Dec. 3rd 2023): |
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Good-bye Breakfast 9am-10am in the Oaks Lakeside Kitchen at the Ridges (breakfast is included for paid hotel guest) |
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Silent Fund Rasing Auction: During our Christmas Dinner | |
Once again we will be hosting our annual silent auction to raise funds to help cover our clubs operating cost for the year and a portion going to "The Fannin County Empty Stocking Program" If you have a item you would like to donate, please contact our Planning Team |